Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Tacoma, WA is seeking Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice roles that put patients first. You will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and learn to use pharmacy systems as part of the Walgreens team.

The program emphasizes earning PTCB certification and advancing toward becoming a certified pharmacy technician, with on-the-job training, CE credits, and pathways to professional growth within Walgreens.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Process prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring medications; verify accuracy.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems; assist cashiers with transactions as needed.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Respond to prescription-related inquiries and communicate with patients and physicians as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

PTCB certification (optional)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens in Tacoma, WA is seeking Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice roles that put patients first. You will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and learn to use pharmacy systems as part of the Walgreens team.

The program emphasizes earning PTCB certification and advancing toward becoming a certified pharmacy technician, with on-the-job training, CE credits, and pathways to professional growth within Walgreens.